CSSN is publishing the 2019 Annual Report a bit later than usual this year as 2020 has brought many challenges and changes to their cruising community. Closed borders, lock-down/stay-at-home and curfew orders have now limited our cruising and social behaviors, as well as the activity of those who might victimize cruisers.

2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic became a part of our lives, reflects the highest number of reported crimes against yachts in the Caribbean, up substantially from 2018. Sadly, violent crimes were up sharply from 2018 lows.

The data and information that CSSN publishes is sourced from the firsthand reports made by victims and those in the community who make reports. CSSN enables and encourages reporting. Volunteers work hard behind the scenes to vet and publish their reports, while maintaining and improving the free offerings available on their website.

Read the full Annual Report at safetyandsecuritynet.org.